Chief and Kahuna

Chief

Chief noun - The main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts.

Kahuna and chief are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kahuna" instead a noun "Chief".

Nearby Word: chiefly

Kahuna

Kahuna noun - One of high position or importance within a group.

Chief and kahuna are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chief" instead a noun "Kahuna".

Both words in one sentence

  • It features a team from different walks of life brought together by Kanohi, the chief kahuna and leader of Oahu's warriors, against Hine Nui, a demigoddess bent on bringing decay and death to the Hawaiian Islands.
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